Blog Posts by Dr Sharleen Lu

I remember the first time a parent came to talk to me about their child not wanting to smile. She told me her 13-year-old had asked her to remove photos on Facebook “Because when I smile, I look ugly”, a statement no parent wants to hear

What can I do to help my child through their dental anxiety? 

They are often feeling unsure or scared, which is very natural. They are simply scared of the unknown, the noises and the unfamiliar and sterile environment.  

Learn how to better prepare yourself for your visit to the dentist 

Dental fear is more common than you might think: up to 90% of patients we see show some degree of dental anxiety.  

What your dentist should do if you have dental anxiety 

We all know it, that feeling we get when we need to go to the dentist. Perhaps you haven’t been in a while, or you know that you might need something a bit more than a regular clean.